Article 2 - Amendment of the Preamble - Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976

Amendment of the Preamble . 2. In the Preamble to the Constitution, ( a ) for the words SOVEREIGN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC , the words SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC shall be substituted ; and ( b ) for the words unity of the Nation , the words unity and integrity of the Nation shall be substituted . ******************* NOTES:- 1. Shall come into force, w.e.f. 3rd day of January 1977 vide G.S.R. 2(E), dated 3-1-1977.